Fantasy Camp 2024

The First of its Kind Israel Baseball Experience

Join a lineup of Israel Baseball legends and live out your childhood dream of becoming a Team Israel baseball player!

From the moment you walk into the clubhouse and see your name on the back of your personalized uniform, you will be treated as if you were an Israel Baseball player preparing for the next World Baseball Classic.

You will learn from Israel Baseball personnel during a baseball-filled week of excitement at the Spring Training home complex of the Miami Marlins in Jupiter, Florida. You and your teammates will take the field together, run through big league drills, and hone the fundamentals of hitting, fielding, catching, throwing, pitching, and base running. Finally, put it all to the test in multiple games on professional fields.

Your experience as an Israel Baseball fantasy camper will be guided by current and former Israel Baseball players, coaches, managers, training and clubhouse staff. Combined, these groups brings significant MLB, WBC, and Olympic experience.

Featured Managers, Coaches, and Staff

Kevin Youkilis

Team Israel 2023
10-Year MLB veteran
(Red Sox, White Sox, Yankees)
3-Time MLB All Star

Ryan Lavarnway

Team Israel 2016-Present
10-Year MLB veteran (eight teams)

Jason Marquis

Team Israel 2016, 2017
15-Year MLB veteran (nine teams)
2009 MLB All Star

Josh Zeid

Team Israel 2012-Present
2-Year MLB veteran (Astros)
2017 All-World Baseball Classic Team

Eric Holtz

Team Israel Olympic Team Manager
Professional Israeli Baseball Player

Barry Weinberg

Team Israel 2012 – Present
Team Israel Trainer
33+ Years as MLB Athletic Trainer (Yankees, A’s, Cardinals)

Gabe Kapler

Team Israel 2012
Former Manager, Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants,

Ian Kinsler

Team Israel WBC Manager 2023
Texas Rangers Hall of Famer
World Series Champion, Boston Red Sox 2018
Team Israel Olympic Team Player

Danny Valencia

8 Year MLB Veteran
2021 Israel Olympic Team Player
2023 Israel WBC Player

Jerry Narron

2016, 2023 Team Israel WBC
MLB Manager, Texas Rangers, Cincinnati Reds
MLB Player, Los Angeles Angels, Seattle Mariners, New York Yankees

Alon Leichman

Team Israel 2012 – Present
MLB Asst. Pitching Coach, Cincinnati Reds

Assaf Lowengart

Team Israel Olympics 2021
Team Israel WBC 2023
First Israeli Born Player To Sign a Professional Contract

*All Professional Staff subject to change due to professional obligations

Package details

Standard Rates:

Single Occupancy (King Bed): $6,250
Double Occupancy (Two Queen Beds): $5,750
Local (No Hotel): $5,250

What’s included

Included in your package:

• Seven night stay at the Team Israel WBC hotel
• Daily transportation between hotel and ballpark
• Arrival and departure transfers from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and West Palm Beach (PBI) airports
• Daily full breakfast provided at hotel and catered lunch provided at the ballpark*
• Package includes Israel Baseball dinner and events five of seven nights, including a Shabbat dinner Friday evening.
• Fantasy camp teams will participate in two team building dinners with their coaching staff
  *Kosher food available upon request
• MLB facility access, daily workouts/practices and games
• Each player will receive full personalized uniform and apparel sets, including jerseys, pants, hats, and more
• MLB experienced medical / training staff to be run by Barry Weinberg (New York Yankees, Oakland A’s, & St. Louis Cardinals), Herm Schneider (Chicago White Sox) and Mike Saunders (New York Knicks).

Not included:

• Airfare to and from Florida
• Hotel transfers if you are not arriving in Fort Lauderdale (FLL) or West Palm Beach (PBI)
• Two team dinners with your teammates and coaching staff

Additional Notes

Items to bring: Sunscreen, cleats (no metal spikes), turfs or sneakers, t-shirts, personals (clothes worn under uniform), batting gloves, fielding glove, sunglasses.

Israel Baseball uniform sets will be provided on site, as well as bats, batting helmets, and other baseball equipment. Each camper will need to bring their own glove, cleats, and anything else necessary for him/her to take the field.

Photography: Professional photographers will be on hand to capture photos of the week’s events.

Attire: Casual attire for evening events and dinners, Shabbat dinner attire for Friday evening

Physical Fitness Guidelines: Fantasy Camp is meant to be fun! That being said, we want to try to avoid injuries as best as possible, and preparation is the key. Although no playing experience is necessary, here are a few pointers (these are suggestions and in no way a requirement):

Prepare your body for an active week by beginning a training program prior to your arrival. Make sure to stretch and strengthen your legs and arms. Try doing a few wind sprints, take a 20-minute jog, or even take walks a couple of times a week to build your endurance. Keeping your legs in shape will also help with your power and arm strength. We do not expect campers to show up like they are ready for the NFL combine. Everyone has limitations on their physical ability and in no way should you feel unprepared or worried that you will not enjoy your week if you are not in top physical form. Again, the above are just suggestions and in no way a requirement for attending camp.

Average Camper Age: The minimum age to participate in the fantasy camp is 30. Regardless of age, each camper has an opportunity to play daily. Want to bring a younger family member (child, nephew, cousin, etc.) that is under 30? Reach out to us so we can help to make that happen for you.

Questions? Please contact us at fantasy.camp@israelbaseball.org.